Lasting Power Of Attorney – Why You May Need One
The importance of LPA’s It is often said that there are only two things that are certain in life – death and taxes. Tax we all know about, but death, although it is a certainty that we must all face, the “when” is mostly still an uncertainty, which is why it makes sense to organise a will at...
read moreFree Will Reviews and Updates
The importance of Will reviews and updates It makes good sense to register a will early in your adult life. Without wishing to seem too foreboding, you never know what might happen tomorrow. If you should have an accident or develop a life-threatening disease or illness, it is sensible to be...
read moreWhy Making A Will Is Very Important
Making a will is important if you care what happens to your money and your assets after you die. Of course most of us do. Most of us have younger relations that we want to look after or charities that we want to support We all want to do something with our assets – if of course there is...
read moreUnderstanding Probate
Probate If someone dies leaving a Will – then in the Will the deceased will have appointed their Executors and Trustees who in order to deal with the deceased’s estate namely their assets will have to apply for a Grant of Probate. If there is no Will then the process is different as members of the...
read moreMaking A Lasting Power(s) of Attorney
Over the years doing a power of Attorney has changed – in the old days you could sign a simple Enduring Power of Attorney. However many people were “ripped off” by the attorneys so the Government brought in new rules to protect us. Now if you want to have a Lasting Power of Attorney it has to be...
read moreWhy You Shouldn’t Put Off Making Your Will
Are you aware 60% of people in the UK do not have a Will. They keep saying I must have one – but keep putting it off. Why? They have work and family matters to consider, which occupies their time but believe they still have the opportunity to do their Will later. But we never know when someone may...
read moreFamily feuds over inheritance are on the rise
CLAIMS AGAINST YOUR ESTATE When you die – what happens to your estate namely your assets and savings? Have you left a Will – which should have your wishes clearly set out so your Executors and Trustees can deal with your Estate and follow those wishes. If there is no Will in place – there could be...
read moreStar Trek’s Anton Yelchin died without leaving a will.
The Star Trek Actor Anton Yelchin died without leaving a will.. The filing states Yelchin left behind at least $641,000 (£486,000) in personal property and had $731,000 (£554,000) in equity in his home. According to court papers filed in the USA. Although the main story is about his parents...
read moreEstate Planning – Wills and Trusts
Michael Usher – Estate Planning/Wills and Trusts Your local Wills and Estate Planning firm Michael Usher Wills based on High Street Frimley continues to grow and combine it’s property and mortgage teams to provide a wealth of service to it’s clients During your life there are many questions you...
read moreProtecting Your Children’s Inheritance
How Can you Protect your Children’s Inheritance? Often called “Bloodline Planning”. Bloodline Planning is ensuring that your assets reach your children, grandchildren and other relatives, rather than ending up in the wrong hands! When assets are distributed to beneficiaries, “absolutely”, which...
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